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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,053.58, 5,593.86 and 2,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,053.58, 5,593.86 and 2,285.16 is: 3,153.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,053.58 : 5,593.86 = 2,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,053.58/5,593.86 = 2,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,053.58x = 5,593.86 × 2,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,053.58x = 12,782,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782,865.12/4,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.48

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